Patrick Dempsey

A charismatic, yet slightly geeky heartthrob of teen-pleasing films of the late 1980s, Patrick Dempsey succeeded in doing what few teen idols ever manage to do - disappear off the radar for several ye...
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When the long-awaited DC Comics film Justice League finally comes to fruition, audiences will undoubtedly revel in the glorious heroism of the crime-fighting, humanity-saving forces onscreen: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the like. A troupe of characters so wholly admirable that they in turn deserve performers equally as gallant to take on the task of portraying them. Talks have attached Armie Hammer to take over as the Dark Knight for this ensemble picture, and we can see why — dude is a bona fide hero. E! reports that Hammer was among several individuals who provided assistance to strangers following a car accident on Friday night.
Model Leann Tweeden, who was also among the good Samaritans who came to the aid of troubled parties after a crash on her busy street corner, revealed to E! that Hammer was a member of the ad-hoc rescue party."It's me and this guy helping the woman (2 other girls are there. One was a witness on her Vespa. The other in her car in the parking lot of the flower shop.) ... When the guy turns around, who is it?!!!! None other than: ARMIE HAMMER!!!!! (Yes, from The Social Network, J. Edgar and the upcoming The Lone Ranger with Johnny Depp!) ... The cutie Armie was in the opposite turn lane in his Audi and watched the whole thing go down and got out of his car to help."Bam. Hero. Batman status. As you can imagine, we're pretty sold on the Winklevoss taking on the role of Bruce Wayne in the developing DC assembly. And luckily, there are enough other day-savers in the acting game to comprise the rest of the cast. Check it out, Warner Bros, we've done all your casting for you.
Kate Winslet as Wonder Woman
Remember when Rose DeWitt Bukater saved two children and Richard Branson's mother from a burning building on the millionaire's private island? That's worthy of landing her the role of Diana Prince.
Patrick Dempsey as Green Lantern
Back in April, Dempsey helped saved a 17-year-old Malibu resident from his flipped car, using a crowbar and a fire extinguisher as his tools. Imagine if he had the Power Ring: that kid would have been out in seconds flat.
Anderson Cooper as The Flash
I know he's not an actor, but he is the best human to ever live. Remember when Anderson Cooper halted a news report of the atrocities in Haiti to tend to a wounded young boy? We dub thee Barry Allen.
T.I. as Aquaman
In a different turn of events, rapper T.I. once talked a man out of killing himself. Speaking to the man through a video stream, T.I. convinced the man (who was planning on jumping off a building in Atlanta) to come down to safety, promising to speak with him and encouraging to seek psychiatric help.
Werner Herzog as The Martian Manhunter
Dude got shot mid-interview with the press (we say "mid" because he actually insisted on continuing the interview), and once saved Joaquin Phoenix from a burning car. Werner freakin' Herzog.
Ryan Gosling as Superman
Because who else could pull off the most wonderful figure in superhero lore but the fight-stopping, car accident-preventing Ryan Gosling? Nobody. No offense, Henry Cavill.
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As if Private Practice fans weren't depressed enough.
After the newest season started with Tim Daly's character keeling over dead, now comes word that the drama series is also dying. And this season — season six — will be its last.
Rumors began to swirl earlier in the summer when the show's lead, Kate Walsh confirmed her departure. But executive producer Shonda Rhimes insisted that the show would go on — despite the fact that the ratings have been on a steady decline.
However, her Twitter account is now saying otherwise. On it she writes: ""There was a lot of discussion and debate but, in the end, the guys at the network and the studio and I all decided that Private Practice was reaching its finish line. Creatively, we are all extremely proud of the show and especially proud of this season — which you will all soon discover is a creative renaissance. I can't wait for you to see it."
Private Practice is already three shows in to its final 13 episodes — a season Rhimes is calling "no-holds-barred." Translation: There is nothing to be depressed about. Yet.
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The Scream star will play one of his character Dr. Derek Shepherd's four sisters in two episodes that will air in the U.S. in December (12), according to TVGuide.com.
Embeth Davitz and Caterina Scorsone have appeared as Shepherd's siblings in previous episodes.
Campbell's latest TV role will be a reunion of sorts - she and Dempsey co-starred in Scream 3.

Grab your scalpels, forceps, and navy blue surgery garb, folks, because ABC’s hit drama Grey's Anatomy has officially scrubbed in for another heart-wrenching season that’s already gearing up to be just as emotionally exhausting as its shocking Season 8 finale. (If you haven’t done so already, I suggest you make your tissue supply well-stocked).
Yes, believe it or not it’s been four months since the plane carrying our beloved doctors — Meredith, Cristina, Derek, Lexie, Mark, and Arizona — took a nosedive into a very Lost-like scenario (minus the smoke monster, of course), leaving several of our favorite characters severely wounded and others knocking on death’s door (RIP Lexie). But, as we discovered during last night’s premiere episode “Going, Going, Gone,” this little weepathon is far from over. Thirty days after the horrific accident, showrunner Shonda Rhimes throws us directly into the aftermath of the accident, showcasing how well (or not-so-well) our Seattle Grace doctors are handling their everyday lives post-crash.
At first, it almost felt like another alternate-reality episode since nothing was as it should be: new interns referring to Meredith as "Medusa" (apparently they all took Classical Mythology classes before medical school); Alex Karev returning to his slutty, man-whore ways; Cristina serving her fellowship in Minnesota under the long-winded, story-telling gaze of Dr. Thomas — or as I will always think of him: Mr. Feeny from "Boy Meets World"; Miranda Bailey acting uncharacteristically happy (and horny); Arizona Robbins being MIA; and — most shockingly — finding the hunky Dr. Mark Sloane on life support! Apparently those internal injuries were more severe than we thought.
Of course, we knew McSteamy’s exit was underway, but it was unclear how or when this was exactly going to take place. So — much like ripping off a Band-Aid — Rhimes made it a quick, but very painful process. According to Sloane’s living will, in the event of a trauma, it was his wish to be taken off life-support after 30 days of no improvement – a deadline that would end at 5 p.m. that day. No loopholes. No miracle cures. No last second remedies. This episode simply provided 60 minutes of heartbreak and torture not only for the characters, but for the fans as well. Like Meredith said in the opening monologue, "Death changes everything," – not just for the people who are dying, but for the loved ones that they leave behind.
So, naturally, everyone took turns expressing their grief in different ways. Derek decided now would be the perfect time to attempt his first surgery since the crash (which became a total bust after his recently mutilated hand went completely numb midway through); Bailey continued to live up to her new nickname as Booty Call Bailey by getting busy in the on-call room with Dr. Ben (not that we blame her one bit); Avery got a new hairdo and frequently sat by Sloane’s bedside, updating him about his current patients (Plastics Posse for life!).
Meanwhile, Meredith and Cristina did what they do best: opted to ignore the emotional situation altogether. Callie, however, did manage to bring a few light-hearted moments to an otherwise depressing episode and attempted to rouse McSteamy from his catatonic state using one of the biggest weapons at her disposal: her feminine whiles. Though to no avail. But Rhimes wasn’t about to let fans get off easily. She made sure to pull at our heartstrings even more by including a variety of home videos from years past of Sloane in all his glory – not only as a sexy bachelor, but as a great father, friend, and doctor (like we really needed more reasons to love him). And while it’s hard to see yet another beloved Grey’s character leave for good, we can at least take solace in knowing that he and Lexie can be reunited — even if it’s in a very Romeo and Juliet type fashion.
Next: Cristina Gets Backed Into a Corner and Where is Arizona?
Even though Sloane’s storyline dominated a major portion of the plot this week, Rhimes made sure to include plenty of face time for several other fan favorites as well. Cristina seems less than thrilled with her new job and is asked to take a short sabbatical in the hopes of making her become more team-oriented and less self-involved. Is it just me or does this has transfer written all over it? She’ll be back to Seattle Grace in no time.
And as for Karev’s imminent departure — it seems this bad-boy doctor won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. After receiving an unfair guilt trip from Meredith at the airport and learning that his orphan program was getting moved to a new hospital, Karev made the decision to remain at Seattle Grace (if only all jobs allowed their employees to be so fickle).
And in completely unrelated news, Owen Hunt, who apparently just needed something to do this episode, decided to go find April Kepner and ask her to return to the hospital, which she undoubtedly will do if for no other reason but to question Avery’s latest hairstyle (am I right, ladies?).
But the big question on everyone’s mind was: whatever happened to Arizona? Though others continually offered Callie their condolences and talked about Dr. Robbins in hushed tones, no one ever came out and said what really happened. It wasn’t until the last few minutes of the episode that a tearful Callie returned home shortly after Sloane’s death and demanded that Arizona get out of bed and face the world. But that’s much easier said than done, especially considering the fact that Arizona now only has one leg….and apparently Callie is responsible for the amputation, which has sent Arizona spinning into a deep sea of depression. I think it’s safe to say this emotional aftermath won’t go away quietly.
But, in the meantime, there are still sooo many questions that need answering — like what exactly led to Mark’s death? Why was Arizona’s leg cut off? Will Cristina follow in Karev’s footsteps and opt to return to Seattle Grace? And, most importantly, how exactly did they all get saved from that island in the first place? There may be no happy endings in the near future, but it sounds like all the makings for an equally riveting second episode — not to mention a drama-packed season.
What did you think of tonight’s season premiere? Were you angered by McSteamy’s departure or did you feel it was a fitting tribute? Is the storyline starting to feel a little too reminiscent of the shooting a few seasons back or is Grey’s better than ever? Sound off in the comments below!
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Over the next few months, we’ll see new series soar, old series sour, and so much Jersey Shore madness, we’ll want to shower. Let’s face it: The Fall TV season is intimidating. With dozens of new and returning shows hitting our small screens, we know we have some big choices to make. So, to help you determine what to watch, we’re digging deep into the most notable series premiering this season. Where did each show leave off? Where is it headed? And who should you watch it with? Next up is ABC's returning melodrama Grey's Anatomy, which is somehow still on the air and pulling in dedicated viewers even though it has jumped every shark (and tiger) known to mankind.
Returning Series: Grey's Anatomy
Premiere Date: Thursday, Sept. 27 at 9pm ET
Number of Seasons On the Air: This will be the ninth season for Grey's.
You’d Like It If…: You've watched it from the beginning and are fully committed to the cause — no amount of bombings and shootings and gigantic sink holes can keep you away from Meredith and the Seattle Grace gang. Also, if you love smokin' hot (even if they're aging) doctors and cheesy catchphrases. If you have a "person."
You’d Hate It If…: You prefer your medical dramas to be realistic of if you think that it's impossible to come back from the dead; once you drown, that's it.
Grey's Anatomy's Formula: (General Hospital + ER - George Clooney) tequila
Ratings: Eleven million viewers tuned in for the Season 8 finale, so we can most likely count on big numbers for the premiere. Eveyone's gotta know who will survive the crash!
Where Grey's Anatomy Left Off: In last season's penultimate episode, Dr.s Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh), Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh), Mark Sloan (Eric Dane), and Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw) boarded a plane bound for Boise, Idaho, where they would perform surgery to separate conjoined twins. The plane crashes, leaving everyone gravely injured. In the finale, Lexie dies immediately after Mark professes his love to her. Just before the credits roll, we learn that Mark is bleeding internally and may be on the brink of death as well. Other, less dire (and yet somehow equally dramatic) loose ends include whether Cristina and her husband Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) will be able to work things out following his affair, and if April Kepner (Sarah Drew) will be able to find a job after failing her surgical board exams.
Where Grey's Is Headed: Before the crash, our gang was about to go their separate ways for new job opportunities. Meredith and Derek were off to Harvard, Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) had just snagged a dream job at Johns Hopkins, and Cristina plans to leave for Mayo Clinic. But could the crash wind up keeping everyone in Seattle? And will their injuries — I'm most worried about Derek's mangled hand — even allow them to continue working as surgeons? Whatever happens, the show's main characters (with the exception of Eric Dane, spurring rumors that he doesn't make it through the premiere) have all signed on for two more seasons.
Accolades: Lots. Grey's and its actors has been nominated for 38 Primetime Emmy Awards since its inception, but has only walked away the victor four times: Casting Directors Linda Lowy &amp; John Brace snagged Outstanding Casting in a Drama Series in 2006, Katherine Heigl walked away with Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama in 2007, the show won for Outstanding Makeup in 2010, and Loretta Devine received a trophy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama in 2011.
Who To Watch It With: You college BFFs (for old times' sake) or your cat.
Who Not to Watch It With: Someone who works in the medical profession.
Things you're bound to hear: "You're my person." "Seriously?!" "Mc[Insert Word Here]."
Appropriate Wine and Cheese Pairing: Drown your Seattle Grace woes with a nice bottle — one bottle per viewer — of blood red Pinot Noir and some sharp, but slightly aged, cheddar. But if that's not doing it for you, grab some tequila and drink it right out of the bottle, preferably while dancing on your coffee table.
What You’re Most Likely to Yell at the Screen: “That would never happen!" "Kiss her/him already!" "Take the job!" "Is that even a real disease?!" "Ewwwww!"
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The actor admits he wasn't thinking about the impact of what he was doing when he tweeted shots of Eric Dane on the set.
Dane's character, Mark Sloane, was left for dead at the end of the last season of the medical drama.
In a pre-taped interview with chat show host Ellen DeGeneres, which will air this week (beg10Sep12), Dempsey explains, "I tweeted some pictures of this season and they were like a spoiler alert. All of the sudden I got all these phone calls from (the network) ABC, like, 'You have to take this picture down!'
"I was just enthusiastic: 'This is a great image, I should shoot this.'"
But the damage was already done before Dempsey removed the shot of Dane: "Now we know he survives and comes back and he was just napping in between takes."
But Dane is planning an exit from the show - earlier this summer (12), the actor announced the upcoming ninth season of the show will be his last. The new season of Grey's Anatomy is set to debut in the U.S. later this month (Sep12).

Remember that awful plane crash last season that left the cast of Grey's Anatomy in a state of disastrous, woodsy despair (yet oddly enough left Meredith unscathed and uninjured long enough that she had time to find a perfectly-sized walking stick)?
The Season 9 opener of ABC's long-running medical drama promises to pick up from exactly where it left off in Season 8 — or at least that's what we gather from the just-released promo for the show's September premiere. In the new teaser, the drama continues with a mysterious patient undergoing some massive surgery... could this be the buzzed-about possible demise of Mark Sloan (departing cast member Eric Dane)? Or could it be Meredith, perhaps dying yet again?
Get back in the chaotic Seattle Grace game by watching the clip below:
Grey's Anatomy returns Thursday, Sept. 27 at 9 PM ET/PT on ABC.
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Um...WTF, Patrick Dempsey...are you trying to tell us that for Eric Dane's exit from Grey's Anatomy could possibly lead to him heading into the great unknown? Could Shonda Rhimes possibly be killing off one of the most handsomest doctoral dudes on television? Say it ain't so, you guys! Say it ain't so!
Earlier this week, the super-social media monger Dempsey tweeted from his personal account two images (below) that showed Dane in a very...dire-looking situation. But the powers-that-be at ABC weren't too thrilled with the images hitting the web (and subsequently causing a stir), so they told him to remove the images, stat. Dempsey again took to Twitter to confirm that ABC was "watching" and requested the tweets to be removed.
I just was told to take photos down ? Abc is watching— Patrick Dempsey (@PatrickDempsey) July 30, 2012
Maybe they should re-nickname Dempsey's character: from McDreamy to McTrouble. If you're interested in checking out the potentially spoiler-rific images below, keep scrolling--but don't say we didn't warn you!--but keep in mind that no one really knows what's in store for McSteamy's fate, as Rhimes herself explained that "When we start the season, we are ahead enough in time where we see the outcome of lots of things. And in the second episode of the season, there’s rewind — we go backwards — to where they’re still in the forest ... so you see what happened and in the next episode, you see how we get there."
So what do you think? Could this all just be part of the flashback? Or is McSteamy headed to Heaven Mercy West Hospital...in the SKY? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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We've suffered through the star-studded indignity of Valentine's Day and the multi-storyline ignominy of New Year's Eve and the alien attack of Independence Day (but that's a whole different ball of gooey alien gut wax.) Now we have the latest scourge in this Hollywood holiday spree: Memorial Day: The Movie. Like all wonderful movies (that I am making up for fun on a Friday afternoon) it stars Katherine Heigl and a slew of other well wishing celebrities who are looking to cash a big fat paycheck.
Heigl stars as Chelsea, a New York City magazine journalist who is only concerned about her career. At the last minute, before getting on the Jitney to head out to the Hamptons, her editor (Christine Baranski) tells her that she needs a story about a Fleet Week romance and that she is going to have to bring it home or else she is fired. Katherine cancels her plans and her four friends roll their eyes and head off without her. She heads down to Midtown where absolutely every sailor totally ignores her. Finally she runs into a dashing sergeant (Patrick Dempsey) who steals the last seat at a crowded bar, making a flustered Chelsea absolutely furious. She cusses him out and he says that he's going to help her find a romance to pay her back. She thanks him and they head out into the town. After going to several bars they can only find guys hooking up. They go to a Broadway show and approach a sailor (Jack Black) and his woman (Jennifer Coolidge) and find out she's sick of him being trapped on a submarine all the time and is going to ask for a divorce. Finally they get a tip from a loud cabbie (Gilbert Godfried) who tells them to go to Chez Josefine to look for a romance. The restaurant is empty, but the owner (Gerard Depardieu) has a table just for them. They clink champagne glasses and stare deeply into each other's eyes. Finally they head off to the USS Intrepid and scale the boat just as the fire works (that don't really happen in New York on Memorial Day, but whatever) are going off and they kiss. It turns out, the story of Fleet Week romance Katherine Heigl was looking for was hers!
Let's not forget about her four friends (Amy Adams, Keira Knightley, Isla Fisher, and Lea Michelle)! They're all excited about their first weekend in the Hamptons and the rich men they're going to meet at a fancy barbecue the next day. However on the Long Island Expressway, their bus breaks down and sets on fire, destroying all their luggage. But, good fortune! A minivan full of attractive men (Neil Patrick Harris, Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons, and Anderson Cooper) has four extra seats for four pretty ladies. They get their flirt on something hard before realizing that all the men in the car are gay. There is some making out between the men and the girls get to their house. They realize that it is locked and head out back to try to break into the house they're renting. They make a mess in the mud trying to get in, and then are caught by the cops (Joe Mangianello and Nicolas Coster-Waldau). They drag them into jail where they share a cell with four guys (Chase Crawford, Ed Westwick, Penn Badgley, and some other guy from Gossip Girl.) They share a chuckle and when they're all bailed out in the morning the boys drag them to their BBQ. Turns out they were the rich guys throwing the party in the first place, and they are all now hedge fund wives (still covered in mud).
Jerry (Zac Efron) is having a BBQ in Central Park and it is so hot he is forced to take off his shirt multiple times. There's something about a girl (Taylor Swift) who lost her dog and he leaves his friends at the party to go help her. The whole time he keeps ignoring phone calls from his sister. They fall in love. They find the dog. Zac puts his shirt on and finally answers his sister's call and it's Katherine Heigl! She's in love too!
In the park near Jerry's BBQ, a hot dog vendor (Ben Stiller) is going to be evicted from his house unless he raises $10,000 by Monday. How is he going to sell that many hot dogs? His son (the funny kid from Modern Family... no, the skinny one) gets his friends (Jaden Smith and the other funny kid from Modern Family) and tells them they have to raise all this money. They decide to hold a hot dog eating contest and charge people $5 to watch. They are so adorable that the local news covers it (Chelsea, you are totally missing this story) and they raise all the money and everyone is happy.
Julia Roberts is spending another weekend at her shore house. She Julia Roberts with Julia Roberts and calls her friends Julia and Roberts. They smile. They laugh. They love life. It's Julia Roberts. Who cares what she does. Tom Hanks shows up at the end and they kiss. The end.
Jessica Biel is a world champion croquet player who broke her arm the day before the huge croquet world series in Queens. Instead she's bumming around a hotel in Midtown and feeling sorry for herself. Ashton Kutcher plays the bellhop who is just about to get off duty who says he'll show her the best day of her life. He takes her to the Central Park Zoo, he takes her to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he takes her to Shake Shack (mmmm, Shake Shack) and then he tries to kiss her and she's like, "Sorry, I have a boyfriend." He is all bummed. Then, the next day her boyfriend (Casey Affleck, who could use some work) is all like, "I only liked you because you were as good at croquet as I was. Now I'm dumping you, you sticky wicket." She's sad, but Ashton cheers her up again. This time, with tongue.
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Summary

A charismatic, yet slightly geeky heartthrob of teen-pleasing films of the late 1980s, Patrick Dempsey succeeded in doing what few teen idols ever manage to do - disappear off the radar for several years before resurrecting their adult career as the resident hunk on one of the most popular TV shows of its time. Almost 20 years after riding that famous lawnmower to fame as the wannabe lady killer Ronald Miller in "Can't Buy Me Love" (1987), Dempsey landed the part of the stylishly coiffed neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd on the monster hit, "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC, 2005- ). Hitting a career high with this role, Dempsey became a national obsession with the female contingent, all of whom wholeheartedly agreed that the actor lived up to his infamous moniker, "Dr. McDreamy."

Name

Role

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William Dempsey

Father

Amanda Dempsey

Mother

Worked in high school Dempsey attended

Talula Dempsey

Daughter

Born in 2002; mother, Jillian Fink

Darby Dempsey

Son

Born Feb. 1, 2007; twin of Sullivan Patrick; mother, Jillian Fink

Sullivan Dempsey

Son

Born Feb. 1, 2007; twin of Darby Galen; mother, Jillian Fink

Mary Dempsey

Sister

Worked as the center coordinator for the Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing in Maine

Married Aug. 24, 1987 (at the time, Dempsey was 21 years old, while Parker was 48); she was Dempsey's manager and the mother of his friend, actor Corey Parker; Co-directed "Ava's Magical Adventure" (1994) with Dempsey; Divorced April 26, 1994

Education

Name

Buckfield High School

Notes

Dempsey was diagnosed with dyslexia at age twelve.

Dempsey enjoyed auto racing in his spare time, having driven the pace car in the Indianapolis 500 and raced in the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car race.

He was co-owner of the IndyCar Series team Vision Racing and Dempsey Racing.

After his mother was was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1997, Dempsey helped start the Patrick Dempsey Center at Central Maine Medical Center in his home town of Lewiston, ME.

"The first time I was successful, when I was in my 20s, I was never comfortable with my success. Not that I'm so comfortable now, but I realize that it's a day-to-day process and I'm a work in progress." – Dempsey to The Chicago Tribune, Oct. 11, 1998

"I think I self-sabotaged," Dempsey says without hesitation. "The responsibility of that kind of success early on was overwhelming. Subconsciously, I definitely did things to prevent myself from moving forward." – on his early career, to Entertainment Weekly, Oct. 19, 2007

In November 2008, he launched an Avon fragrance named Unscripted. He had a second fragrance named Patrick Dempsey 2 that was released in October 2009.

On April 24, 2012, Dempsey came to the rescue of a teenage driver who crashed and flipped his car right next to the actor's Malibu, CA home. The actor was able to get the young driver out of the car.

In January 2013, Dempsey saved Seattle, WA coffee chain Tully's from bankruptcy after purchasing the franchise for $9.15 million.